Mains Answer Writing - 2 Jul, 2026

GS3

Disaster Management

15 marks

“Earthquakes become disasters not merely due to tectonic shocks, but due to weak preparedness.” Examine this with reference to the Venezuelan earthquake and discuss how India should strengthen post-disaster risk mitigation and adaptation.

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Tips for your answer

✅ 1. The best point is “hazard becomes disaster due to vulnerability” — it gives the answer an analytical spine.
✅ 2. Remember examples: Venezuela twin earthquakes, 59% of India earthquake-prone, NDMA guidelines, National Building Code, Sendai Framework.
✅ 3. Avoid writing only about rescue and relief; include mitigation, adaptation, retrofitting and resilient reconstruction.

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